noun
harlequinade
Harlequinade (noun) means a comic stage show built around the character of the harlequin, similar to a pantomime.
noun
1
A comic stage show built around the character of the harlequin, similar to a pantomime.
2
Any funny or fanciful piece of behaviour or nonsense.
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Etymology
Borrowed from French arlequinade.
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What is the meaning of harlequinade?
"harlequinade" (noun) means a comic stage show built around the character of the harlequin, similar to a pantomime.
What is another word for harlequinade?
Other words for "harlequinade" include japery, clowning, prank, frivolity, buffoonery.
What are the different meanings of harlequinade?
"harlequinade" has 2 main meanings: 1. A comic stage show built around the character of the harlequin, similar to a pantomime; 2. Any funny or fanciful piece of behaviour or nonsense.
